Fourth Grade Specials
ART | WEEKLYThroughout the Lower School grades, students create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art through various media, techniques and processes, including drawing, painting, printmaking, weaving, ceramics and sculpture. Students’ awareness of God’s creation increases as they explore contour and gesture drawing, shading, spatial concepts of depth, and 3-dimensional effects. Properties of color (hue, intensity and value) and color schemes (complementary, neutral, analogous and monochromatic) are incorporated. Contrast, movement, scale and proportion are also emphasized as perception skills of realism develop throughout the elementary years. Cultural works and master artists are explored.
GENERAL MUSIC | WEEKLYLower School students attend music once a week where they are exposed to various elements of music,
including reading rhythmic and melodic melodies as they advance through the years. By fourth grade, students will also be proficient in creating music on Soundtrap, an online music creation tool. Fourth graders review ukulele concepts from third grade and build on these as the year progresses. The students review many musical concepts covered in Lower School to prepare them for Middle School Fine Arts. Throughout the year, they work on programs for Grandparents Day, Christmas, and the Spring Concert. The truth that music is a gift from God and we can use it to worship Him is woven into each part of the music class.
P.E. | WEEKLYStudents gain continued development of motor and movement skills, along with an appreciation for physical activity, habits of lifetime wellness, and inclusive social skills. Through individual, dual and group participation in physical activities, students increase their understanding of the interrelationship of physical, spiritual, emotional and social well-being. They also set and achieve goals in personal, cooperative and competitive activities. Students gain leadership skills through positive attitudes and peaceful conflict resolution.
SPANISH | WEEKLYStudents expand upon digital citizenship, basic programming, basic keyboarding, vocabulary, 3D design, robotics and web searches. Peer-to-teacher and peer-to-peer collaborative skills are reinforced with Google Classroom. Students engage in computer exercises that strengthen cognitive reasoning skills while exploring graphic arts, word processing, spreadsheets, slideshows, and data collection through Google Workspace for Education. STEAM projects are integrated regularly into Technology class to strengthen critical thinking skills for design thinking and project and problem-based learning activities. We celebrate each student's unique personality and gifts through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math that stretch them artistically, academically, and cognitively.
TECHNOLOGY + STEAM | WEEKLYStudents expand upon digital citizenship, basic programming, keyboarding, vocabulary, 3D design and web searches. Peer-to-teacher and peer-to-peer collaborative skills are reinforced with Google Classroom. Students engage in computer exercises that strengthen cognitive reasoning skills while exploring graphic arts, word processing, spreadsheets, slideshows and data collection through Google Apps for Education. STEAM projects are integrated regularly, and critical thinking skills are strengthened for middle school.
READING ROOM | WEEKLYStudents experience a read-aloud of an ongoing chapter book or a children’s book that supports chapel themes, seasonal topics, or learning objectives. They also have the opportunity to select and check out two books to take home with them for the week.